Bijan Robinson named among top RBs for best economical NFL team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:02 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Bijan Robinson has been highlighted as a top running back in the NFL for a cost-effective team compiled by NFL.com. He is part of a talented trio of young skill players the Atlanta Falcons have benefited from during their most recent seasons, all under rookie contracts. Although the Falcons have committed significant money to wide receiver Drake London and tight end Kyle Pitts, Robinson remains a financial bargain at just under $7 million this season. His performance alongside Jahmyr Gibbs last year resulted in over 4,100 scrimmage yards. If a contract extension is not achieved soon, Robinson will play under a fifth-year option worth over $11 million in 2027, raising expectations for a long-term deal with the team.
- •Robinson was named in NFL.com's best team money can buy.
- •He has been effective alongside Jahmyr Gibbs, totaling over 4,100 yards last season.
- •Robinson's current contract ranks 27th among NFL running backs.
- •A new deal could push his annual salary over $20 million.
- •If no extension occurs, he will play under a fifth-year option in 2027.
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons star Bijan Robinson makes best NFL team money can buy
"Bijan Robinson headlines RB group for most-economical team by NFL.com
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